If all goes to plan, Jaxa’s lander will make Japan the fifth country ever to land on the moon ( read original story ...)
Men’s Olympic Qualifiers: Ireland beat Japan 1-0 to edge closer to securing place at Paris Games
Ireland beat Japan 1-0 to book a semi-final spot at the Olympic Qualifying tournament in Valencia and move to within one win of a place at this summer's Paris Games. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: US futures steady; dollar, bitcoin hold recent gains
US equity futures were stable as the market awaited fresh cues. European stocks made modest gains after Chinese markets reversed an earlier slide.
Staking technology provider Kiln raises $17 million in rare crypto funding round
According to PitchBook data, VC investments in crypto companies are down by 68% in 2023 compared to 2022. To be fair, crypto companies still raised $9.5 billion.
Tougher EU money laundering rules target crypto and oligarchs”favourite toys’
The European Union on Thursday agreed tougher anti-money laundering rules for cryptoassets and dealers in luxury cars and yachts, warning that oligarchs and criminals could no longer hide in the ...
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon says he’s done talking crypto, but calls blockchain ‘real’: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Japan’s Sekisui House to buy US homebuilder M.D.C. Holdings for $4.95 bln
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japanese homebuilder Sekisui House (1928.T), opens new ... ago Dealscategory Cancer drug developer CG Oncology targets near $1 bln valuation in US IPO Cancer drug developer ...
Inflation-linked bonds shine as Japan finally sustains price increases
Rising consumer prices in Japan have the spotlight on an asset neglected during decades of deflation: inflation-linked bonds.Designed to offer protection from inflation, the bonds pay extra principal ...
Japan Signs Agreement to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles as US Envoy Lauds Its Defense Buildup
Japan has signed a deal with the United States to purchase up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its ongoing military buildup in response to increased regional threats ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Moriyasu welcomes criticism despite starting Asian Cup with 4-2 win
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has no issues with fan criticism of his team's performance in their Asian Cup group victory over Vietnam, saying on Thursday that it meant they are keenly following the Samurai Blue's campaign in Qatar. ( read original story ...)
Flight Turns Around After ‘Drunk Passenger’ Bites Plane Crew
A plane bound for the U.S. was forced to turn around after a passenger said to be drunk allegedly bit a member of the flight crew. The assailant, a 55-year-old man, is an American national and was "heavily drunk" on the flight according to an All Nippon Airways (ANA) spokesman, ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Sentiment Remains Optimistic Despite Bitcoin Weakness, CoinDesk 20 Perpetual Futures Show
Crypto traders’ outlook for the broader market remains constructive even though bitcoin [BTC], the leading digital asset by market value, has ...
Crypto Customers Targeted by EU New Provisional Legislation
The European Union is a step closer to making crypto companies conduct due diligence on their customers, part of a wider push to combat money laundering.Most Read from BloombergBlinken’s Return From D ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends flattish on caution over market overheating
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains to end almost flat on Thursday, as investors turned cautious about the recent sharp gains of the index. The Nikkei inched ...
Actress Jeanette Aw opens her first chocolate pop-up in Nagoya
Her Once Upon A Time pop-up is part of a chocolate fair that will run until Valentine's Day. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Final call: Gundam Factory Yokohama is closing at the end of March 2024
Don't miss your last opportunity to witness this giant Gundam in person and plan your visit now! Tickets for February are going on sale on January 19 at 10am JST. They are priced at ¥1,650 per adult ... ( read original story ...)